In a unique and striking display of protest, New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams' chief advisor, Jabari Brisport, took the oath of office in an abandoned NYC subway station, highlighting the city's failing public transit system. Mamdani, a key figure in the Williams administration, was sworn in at the Long Island City subway station, which has been out of service since 2019 due to a devastating flood. The ceremony serves as a powerful symbol of the city's crumbling infrastructure and the need for urgent reform. As Mamdani begins his new role, he joins a chorus of voices calling for improvements to the city's public transit system, which has been plagued by delays, overcrowding, and maintenance issues.
Mamdani Takes Oath at Abandoned NYC Subway Station to Highlight Plan to Improve Public Transit Democracy Now!
